Quote Originally Posted by Dallie View Post
From what i've gathered, no pun intended, the major factors seem to be pretty basic: grade of node + level of player. That being said, an unwritten factor could be moon phase, especially when it comes to fishing. There's been other players who have noticed that proc rate is non-existent during half moons but much better during new/full.

I always find it amusing that everytime the devs are asked a question about moon phase effects on crafting and gathering, they intentionally avoid the topic. Conspiracy theories aside, there probably is something to it.
Oh no, not more of that moon phase bs.... Its obviously the direction your facing.